Admissions

At River School, we welcome families from all different backgrounds and believe that a diverse community is essential to achieving the best possible learning environment and educational experience. We offer full-time and part-time programs for all age groups, from 2 months to 6 years of age.

The Admissions Process:

We accept applications year round for children ages 2 months to 6 years; admissions are first come, first served, as space becomes available. Please follow these steps to apply:

Take a tour*. Visit us to see children in the classroom environment and get a feel for how your child will spend his or her days learning and growing at River School. Schedule a visit online or call your preferred campus location.

Submit an application. Applications can be found online or at the school and can be submitted anytime via email, fax, or regular mail. You can also pick up and submit your application directly after your tour.

Look for a confirmation. Once we’ve received your application, we’ll send you a confirmation email within 48 hours.

Look for news about openings. We’ll let you know when we have an opening for your child – usually one to two months in advance of the start date. Once you accept the admissions offer, we ask that you submit a security deposit (equal to one month’s tuition) and your first month’s tuition payment to hold your child’s spot.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time if you have any questions throughout the admissions process.

*If you can’t come in for a visit, please give us a call or fill out the Contact Us form found on our website and we’ll get back to you shortly.

Contact Us To Learn More!

Select a Campus:

Manhattan (West End Ave at 63rd St)

Warren Street, Jersery City

Exchange Place, Jersey City

Newport, Jersey City

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone Number *

Zip Code *

Contact Us To Learn More!

Number of Children *

When Would You Like to Start:*

1 - What is your child’s birth date:*

2 - What is your child’s birth date:*

3 - What is your child’s birth date:*

4 - What is your child’s birth date:*

5 - What is your child’s birth date:*

Which program are you primarily interested in: *

What would you expect to see or learn during a visit: *

Thank you for contacting River School.

What River School Parents Say

We have seen our son grow and develop in a warm, safe, educational, and enjoyable environment and this is something every family would like to provide as a daily setting for their child. Not only did we feel comfortable leaving our son in the school’s care, but we have also been able to always relate our concerns to both teachers and administrative staff. The school was very helpful in finding information and applying for private schools – a very demanding process for New York City, which was completely unfamiliar to us.

— Gergana & Philippe

The school and teachers are a loving, wonderful second family. I am so lucky that my son has had such a rich foundation during these most important formative years. I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to enlighten and enrich their child’s daily experiences and as a result have a happy and inquisitive child!

— Debra

The facilities at River School rival that of the best preschools in the city. The classes are immaculately clean and well-kept, the daily programs are creative and inspiring, materials are abundant, and the educational atmosphere is sophisticated and fun. My children learned more than I could have imagined – and enjoyed the process.

— Judith

Thank you for being such a wonderful influence on our son. The atmosphere is stimulating, safe and fun, and he came home every day energized, inspired, and happy. We, as parents, always felt secure and fortunate that he was there. What a terrific place to send a child!